“Young men and women are peacemakers when they forgo the
temporary pleasure of self-gratifying activities and involve themselves in
service projects and other acts of kindness. Persons who seek to reduce human
suffering and persons who work to promote understanding among different peoples
are also important workers for peace. So are faithful mothers and fathers who
lovingly care for their own children or shelter foster children and raise them
in righteousness rather than leave them to be scarred and twisted by the sins
of others. Our missionaries seek to be peacemakers. By inviting all to repent
and come unto Christ, our missionaries are working for peace. As followers of
Christ, let us follow Him by forgoing contention and by using the language and
methods of peacemakers. In our families and other personal relationships, let
us avoid what is harsh and hateful. Let us seek to be holy, like our Savior.” –
President Dallin H. Oaks
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